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Five Americans freed by Iran arrive near Washington: US official

Five Americans freed by Iran arrive near Washington: US official

Five Americans freed by Iran in a high-stakes prisoner swap have landed back in the United States, a US official said Tuesday.

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History makers Morocco to begin World Cup qualifying against Eritrea

History makers Morocco to begin World Cup qualifying against Eritrea

World Cup history makers Morocco will host minnows Eritrea -- 181 places lower in the FIFA rankings -- when they start their quest for a place at the 2026 tournament.

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Stock markets diverge as oil hits 10-month high

Stock markets diverge as oil hits 10-month high

Stock markets traded mixed Tuesday as oil's push towards $100 fuels worries about persistently-high inflation.

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Several striking Spain players arrive for national team camp

Several striking Spain players arrive for national team camp

Six Spain players arrived at a Madrid hotel to join their women's national team camp on Tuesday, five of whom are currently striking over changes they want made in the Spanish football federation (RFEF).

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Khalistan: India's Sikh separatist movement in diplomatic storm

Khalistan: India's Sikh separatist movement in diplomatic storm

Canada has accused India of involvement in the killing of a separatist Sikh leader on its soil -- a charge denied by New Delhi as "absurd".

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EU states reluctant to add Catalan as official language

EU states reluctant to add Catalan as official language

Spain's demand for Catalan, Basque and Galician to become official EU languages faced opposition on Tuesday as the bloc's member states fear any such move will trigger a domino effect.

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North Korea win on return to international stage

North Korea win on return to international stage

North Korea returned to major international competition for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic with a 2-0 win over Taiwan in men's football at the Asian Games on Tuesday.

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Pressure on as Bayern, Kane set out for only trophy that truly matters

Pressure on as Bayern, Kane set out for only trophy that truly matters

Harry Kane's Bayern Munich host Manchester United on Wednesday, kick-starting their campaign in the competition which matters most to them this season.

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Arsenal's Rice ready for first taste of Champions League

Arsenal's Rice ready for first taste of Champions League

Mikel Arteta expects Declan Rice to play a pivotal role in Arsenal's return to the Champions League as the England midfielder prepares to make his debut in the tournament against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.

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Italy aim high to avoid Uruguay crosshairs

Italy aim high to avoid Uruguay crosshairs

Italy head into Wednesday's World Cup match against Uruguay in the knowledge that the South Americans will likely have targeted them rather than Pool A heavyweights France and New Zealand.

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